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2025 GMC Sierra 1500: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500, most recently filed December 2025. Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 25V876000 Filed Dec 17, 2025

Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock

Equipment adaptive/mobility · wheelchair restraints/securement · latch/anchor ·
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
2.3% repairedof 86 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (117)

117 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

3involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 117.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2025 compares with other Sierra 1500 years

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This year (2025)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 19.1%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 pu/rc 4wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

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2025 GMC Sierra 1500 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 25V876000 (wheel). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 problems?

Owners filed 117 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (54), Electrical system (25), Power train (25) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What safety rating did the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 get?

NHTSA rated the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 pu/rc 4wd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (19.1% rollover risk).

How does the 2025 Sierra 1500 compare with other years?

Among the 2017–2021 GMC Sierra 1500 model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (304) and the 2019 the most (648). The 2025 drew 117. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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